Note: I used chainless starting dc for every first dc of each row/round instead of ch 3. There’s another good crochet technique to use is ch 2, dc into same stitch ( counted as 1st dc). In the pattern below you’ll see I simply state dc for every first dc of each row/round, so just choose your best technique.

Crocheted sleeve is started from the armhole. However, adding sleeves is always an option, simply increasing or decreasing rounds to get the length of your choice.

I used up 500 gr of light weight/DK yarn for the gray/ long sleeved sample – size M. The amount of yarn depends on the type and size of vest you want to make ( with or without sleeves ) but I suggest at least 300 gr of light weight yarn in hand to start a sleeveless vest.

If you want to crochet smaller sleeves, I suggest a smaller hook size to narrow down the width.

R5: dc into 1st stitch, (V stitch into next ch1- space) x 18 times across, dc into last stitch, turn.

R6 to R15: same as R5

R16: turn, dc across, total 56 sts

R17 and 18: same as R16

Circle part: work in rounds

R1: from the last stitch of R18 (of the back part), crochet a chain of 32, sc ( or sl ) into the 1st stitch of R1 (of the back part), 56 sc across, ch 32, sc ( or sl ) into the 1st stitch of R18 (of the back part), 56 sc across.

( I used up 3 skeins of Vanna’s Glamour for this one. Very light weight! )

Sleeves: work in rounds

R1: Insert hook into the 1st or last chain from R1 of the circle part. Sc around the armhole, 1 sc into each chain, 2 sc into each dc space (the dc of the back part). Total 68 sts. Sl into 1st stitch to join.

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17 comments

Thank you so much! I feel so silly to have posted that query! Once I made sure I had 180sts (I cheated on that cos somehow I had ended u with 182, I did not really want to redo) it was really straightforward! I am having so much fun making it. Simple and superb pattern. I don’t get the kind of yarn you mention, here in India, but the pattern makes my not so great yarn look pretty beaut! Thank you for sharing and for helping.

Spectacular: I have not tried to crochet because I thought it was very difficult for me. But with the pattern, the comments and your explanations, I know it’s not difficult. I will try as son as posible. Thanks.

Have you thought of crocheting a flower or other small embellishment in the same yarn as the vest. You can then sew the button on the back of this embellishment and to close the vest you would insert the button from the outside to the inside of both sides of the vest. This would allow you to change the position of the closure based on your outfit or mood of the day. You could even create multiple embellishments to go with a vest to make it more versatile.

Good evening! Ok, so, I started this pattern as soon as I received 4 skeins of Berocco Floret yarn from my daughter. I didnt pay attention to the amount needed to complete it and ended up asking her to send me three more skeins, which again was not enough! Oh my! I ordered another 5 skeins, and it still isnt enough to make it a long sleeved garment, however I was able to make both sleeve the same length. This has taken 600 yards with a sleeve that comes to the elbow. Also, with a 68 stitch count for the sleeves, they are VERY wide (using 5mm hook or an H), Oh, I could take the sleeves out and work them smaller, but I am not really that creative!
I thank you so much for this pattern!!!!! And I will post pictures to my facebook page mentioning this free pattern as soon as I block the vest

Hi Dawn,
Thanks for sharing your experience on this pattern. Berocco Floret worsted weight yarn is only 50 gr per skein, for sure you have to get many skeins to make a vest with sleeves. About the sleeves, if you want smaller sleeves, I would suggest a smaller hook ( 4mm or so ). I’d love to see your finished project 🙂